Leicester City may need to cut their losses on £15m man in January based on recent reports
Even a side like Leicester City, who currently sit three points clear at the top of the second division table, will be looking for potential improvements to their first team squad.
The Foxes will be aiming to make additions that will bolster their chances of sealing promotion straight back to the Premier League.
The gap to the chasing pack is now back up to 10 points 17 games into the campaign, but the club will be wary of any dips in form that could allow the likes of Leeds United and Southampton back into the hunt for their top two spot.
This has led to speculation linking the Leicestershire outfit with a move for Liverpool youngster Jarell Quansah ahead of the winter market.
Could Leicester City sign Jarell Quansah in January?
Leicester face competition in the race to sign Quansah, with Preston North End also eyeing a move for the 20-year-old.
The defender has made four Premier League appearances for the Reds so far this season, but the Premier League side could be open to a loan in January in order for him to earn more consistent game time.
He has also featured in the Europa League, as well as in the EFL Cup, where he assisted a goal in the Merseyside club’s 3-1 win over Leicester in the third round.
It was perhaps in that Anfield clash where Maresca saw up close just why he would want to sign the centre back to the team
He could bolster the team’s defensive options, especially with Callum Doyle’s return to fitness still under question.
No specific timeline has been given on when the Manchester City loanee will be back to full fitness, so Leicester may want the extra cover as they await his comeback.
Quansah has also proven his versatility, having played on the right flank for Liverpool earlier this campaign, which is something Maresca may be keen to add to his ranks.
However, the potential arrival of Quansah does spell trouble for one out of favour member of the Leicester squad.
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